This activity has been designed to enhance student understanding for sequencing story events as per the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). It can be used as both a direct instruction activity or as skill practice at a literacy station or reading center.
I have found this to be successful when u

This activity has been designed to enhance student understanding for cause and effect relationships as per the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
It can be used as both a direct instruction activity or as skill practice at a literacy station or reading center.
I have found this to be successf

Leo Lionni Author Study Updated May 2016
Do you love reading Leo Lionni books? This Author Study is filled with a ton of activities to go with his amazing literature. Included you will receive…
A Color of His Own
Beginning Middle, and End
Text to Self
Recall
Retelling Prewriting and Writing
Des

This Leo Lionni author study packet has pages which are open-ended. This allows teachers to choose the books that they want to focus on during the author study. There are pages that correlate with Swimmy, Frederick, and The Alphabet Tree.
UPDATED February 2015 to include an author information

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Leo Lionni has created several amazing picture books for children. Kiddos as well as adults LOVE reading his stories and exploring his illustrations.
This packet is perfect for sharing his EXTRAORDINARY efforts.

Who DOESN'T love Leo Lionni's beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written stories? This is an author that every teacher needs to use in their classroom!
This set of organizers help to dive deeper into these great books, but this fabulous author!
Concepts Addressed
★Cause & Effect
★Characte

This Leo Lionni author study features story maps for 8 of Lionni's popular picture books (books not included). The stories featured are:
Fish is Fish
It's Mine
An Extraordinary Egg
Frederick
A Color of His Own
Swimmy
Cornelius
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
There are also pages included for stud

Frederick by Leo Lionni: Frederick by Leo Lionni is a sweet book for second graders. This book unit includes before/during/after activities for guided reading groups. Skills addressed in this unit include prereading, vocabulary, predicting, making connections, character traits, sequencing, genres,

Leo Lionni is a wonderful children's author for second and third graders. This Leo Lionni Author Study includes materials for the following books:
Frederick
Swimmy
Fish is Fish
A Color of His Own
Inch by Inch
A Busy Year, and
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
(7 book units and about 110 pages).
The

Swimmy by Leo Lionni is a wonderful choice for second to third grade.This REVISED and EXPANDED unit includes before/during/after activities for guided reading groups, partner work, literature circles, and mentor text lessons. Skills addressed in this unit include prereading, vocabulary, predicting,

Leo Lionni has authored and illustrated many books during his career. Through this KinderLit book, your students will explore the many interesting animal characters as well as discover the special messages that Mr. Lionni reveals through his tales. His books lend themselves to teaching character id

Over 300 pages of graphic organizers and responses that support an Author Study of Leo Lionni!
Inside you will find:
About the Author Research Activity
Unique Author Characteristics Graphic Organizer
Book Title/Quick Summary
Author Hall of Fame
What do you love about this author? Graphic Organizer

Are you looking for a new way to have your students respond in writing after your author study of Leo Lionni? These flap journals are a perfect way to engage your students in responding to a Leo Lionni text.
The books covered in this unit are ...
- Frederick
- Swimmy
- A Color of His Own
- It's Min

The attached folder contains a week long lesson plan and a 6 page student packet to teach an author study on Leo Lionni. This plan is designed to align with the Common Core Curriculum Maps unit Life Lessons for first grade.
To teach this unit you will need the following books:
Swimmy by Leo Lion

This bundle includes 15 of Leo Lionni's Most Popular Stories.
Books included in this bundle:
A Color Of His Own
Swimmy
A Busy Year
A Flea Story
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
An Extraordinary Egg
Fish is Fish
Frederick
Inch by Inch
It's Mine!
Let's Make Rabbits
Little Blue and Little Yello

I just love books! I get so excited to share new books with my kids! (They laugh because I call each book “my favorite”!) That is why I designed my book companions. Now, I can have great activities to do with all my favorite stories.
In this packet
-Response to reading worksheets Use them in center

**UPDATED JULY 2018** This comprehension pack is full of hands-on, engaging activities that will have your students show their understanding. Activities include: character trait diagrams, analyzing character changes, direct comprehension questions, identifying their favorite parts, creative writin

Kids love Leo Lionni's books because they entertain and deal with emotions, feelings and issues that are important to kids, all at the same time.
About this Resource:
Our author study is designed to explore the award winning books and artwork of Leo Lionni. The order in which Leo Lionni's books a

This unit highlights the wonderful works of renowned children's book author, Leo Lionni! Students utilize higher-level thinking skills when comparing books written by the same author. After reading or listening to several works by Leo Lionni, students will engage in literary skills such as: infere

This download can be used in your IPAD station/center. It's a great way to engage your kids in technology in a fun and meaningful way.
QR Codes are like barcodes. They can be scanned with an IPOD, IPAD, a smart phone, or tablet. All you have to do is download a QR Reader app for free in your ap

No prep needed besides copying
This pack includes the following worksheets that go along with Leo Lionni's book Frederick.
Science - The Four Seasons
Math - Word Problems, Time, Addition
Reading - Main Idea & Details, Story Structure
Writing - draw and write a response to a topic from the sto

After reading and discussing "Frederick" by Leo Lionni students create a poem about the characters, setting, and plot by answering the questions who, what, where, when, and why. After using the brainstorming rough draft sheet (page 2 in file) and conferencing with other students about their ideas,

This is meant for an author study for Leo Lionni. I have included a book review for Frederick, a retelling graphic organizer for Alexander and the Wind up Mouse and a making connection organizer for A color of his own. I used primary paper font so students can practice their best handwriting. ENJOY!